What is it about this that seems to you to apply to nordic backcoutry skiing in general? Seems very event specific to me.

Full width skins - often referred to as "wall-to-wall" - are really only needed for traversing on firm slopes, where only a bit of the edge of your skis are in contact with the snow, so you need skin right up to the edge. And even then, I have had good results with a skin that is full width at the n...

If you don't find a trade I would be interested in buying those 164's.

getting them wet will not hurt them. Just don't dry them aggressively, as too much heat will cause damage.

When i say transportation , I am not thinking distance. I am thinking poking around, exploring. I ski as a way to get around, rather than for the sake of the skiing. Also when I say I am a crummy skier I do not mean I am a beginner, since I have lots of years of skiing behind me - although not so ma...

Corn snow. Rolling terrain, with the occasional steeper bit here and there. NNN-BC boots, Skarvet or Guard Advance most likely. I am a crummy skier, but i like to explore. Think transportation skis. Recommend me something. Waxables need not apply.

I have some Scarpa T3 thermos, posted here a while back. Excellent condition.

I ordered 46 and 47 in the alaska 75. I am usually 11.5 or 12 US in shoes. My other ski boots are 29.5 mondo Garmont excursions worn with a thin to medium sock. With that same sock the 46 alaska is about right just trying it on, might want a slightly thicker sock. My feet probably like D to E width....

So for those who have had - or just tried on - Alaskas in both 75 and NNN-BC, do you think they fit the same?

got them out. no glue, just fitted in there so tight it seemed like it. Slipped in my orthotics to try the boots on, and almost couldn't get the orthotic out!